Ricky Gervais, Sarah Silverman mourn Patrice O'Neal on Twitter
Since yesterday’s outpouring of sadness at the unexpected passing of comedian Patrice O’Neal, the usually funny faces of Twitter have continued to maintain a serious tone. Most notably, Greg “Opie” Hughes — whose Tweet confirmed O’Neals death on the Twittersphere — posted, “Last thing I filmed w/ Patrice O’Neal was him singing w/ Warren Haynes. Strangely, he picked this song” and linked to a clip of O’Neal singing, “I have had my fun if I never get well no more/ Oh my health is fading/ Oh yeah, I’m going down slow.”
See what other celebs, including Ricky Gervais, Marlon Wayans, and Sarah Silverman, after the jump.
Ricky Gervais: “One of my favourite stand up comedians. So sad. RIP”
Mike Birbiglia: “Patrice O’Neal was one of the smartest and quickest comedians I’ve ever seen.”
Jeffrey Ross: “Make some room. Here comes our pal Patrice. http://moby.to/6a9u5p”
Marlon Wayans: “In honor of Patrice O’Neal i will not tweet for one hour. RIP Make God laugh Patrice”
Sherri Shepherd: “Trying 2 digest the fact that a wonderful comic Patrice O’Neal passed away @41 from a stroke-complications of diabetes. Life’s 2 short #RIP”
Sarah Silverman: “RIP Patrice O’Neal. You made us laugh til we cried.”
Todd Barry: “Patrice O’Neal on Radiohead’s ‘Creep.’ One of the best comedians ever. I will miss him.”
Bob Saget: “Patrice O’Neal. So damn funny and so smart and such a giant heart.”
Kevin Smith: “I shared some air & some air time with the man on O&A & he was always funny & thoughtful. Patrice – He WILL be missed”
Andy Dick: “RIP PATRICE O’NEAL!!! You made me laugh REAL hard many times. Thank you for that!”
Lisa Lampanelli: “RIP, Patrice O’Neal. So glad we got to chat one last time a few years back. A true gentleman.”
Kevin Nealon: “Patrice O’Neal. Patrice O’Neal. Patrice O’Neal. Patrice O’Neal. Patrice O’Neal. Patrice O’Neal. Patrice O’Neal. Can’t say it enough. RIP”
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